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Diana Ruiz

Van Nuys ,CA

Summary

Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 10 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques. Competent Special Education Paraprofessional offering a wealth of experience in small group instruction with children of diverse ages. Passionate about education with a desire to work with students across levels. Understands the importance of teaching solid study habits for testing success. Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral, and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level special education position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Victory Blvd Elementary
08.2023 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Panorama City Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2023
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Liggett Street Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2017
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.

Education

High School Diploma -

Van Nuys Senior High School
Van Nuys, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Special Needs
  • Skills Strategies
  • Teaching and Instruction
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Instructional Support
  • Bilingual

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Victory Blvd Elementary
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Panorama City Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2023

Special Education Paraprofessional

Liggett Street Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Van Nuys Senior High School
Diana Ruiz